Rare Janus reliquary from Gabon

By Gallery Gerard Guardia
4.800 €
20th century
Tribal Art
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    "Bi-Sided Reliquary Gabon"
    Very curious and ancient Janus reliquary with thick crusty patina
    of a style close to the Mahongwé or Shamayé of Gabon
    One concave side with copper lamellae and the other side with a relief head covered with copper
    4 rusty iron rings are inserted as well as two rings surround the base of the neck of the reliquary
    A thick crusty patina of use covers the entire piece
    the base is eroded by its ancinity
    large native staples allow the copper sheets to be plated to the core of the wood
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    Ref: X0EDP8UD5D

    Condition Good
    Ethnic group Kota - Shamaye
    Style Tribal Art (African Statues, Puppets, Dolls, Maternity of Tribal Art Style)
    Period 20th century (African Statues, Puppets, Dolls, Maternity 20th century)
    Country of origin Gabon
    Shipping Time Ready to ship in 2-3 Business Days
    Location 83330, LE CASTELLET, France
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